Hot under {$100-under $80!}/Sale Spotlight: Pareos aka coverups

Do you actually need cover ups in your closet?

I can sheepishly say that I don't need a few items in my closet anymore (adieu blue gingham shorts!)  But I certainly feel like I need a cute pareo/sarang/coverup when I am traveling, especially to a tropical locale.  I love pareos for a few reasons:
1. You can wear them in multiples ways - skirt, scarf, or dress
2. They are easy to pack and pretty versatile
3. Chiffon ones dry more quickly enabling it to be easily re-wearable on the same trip

Here are a few fun pareos if you are still planning on going to the pool or beach in the last days of summer:

1. Shadow chiffon floral coverup pareo, Land's End, $24.99

2. Kate Spade Cockatoos pareo, Zappos, $75.99

3. Echo Deisgn Batik leaves pareo, Zappos, $48

4. Ombre chiffon coverup, Land's End, $24.99

Hot under {$100}/Sale Spotlight: ASOS Maxi skirts and dresses for summer

Maxi skirts/dresses are the sartorial equivalent of summer to me....warm weather is coming, boom maxi skirts come out and on for instant summer chic.

While I'm only average height, I have found that maxi skirts/dresses can also lengthen as well (if the top is a bit shorter) and who doesn't like the illusion of longer legs?  The look serves double duty of not only being chic, but also providing coverage from pesky insects and hiding wandering eyes from looking at one's insect bites/tanning/shaving mishaps.

I've posted about my love for ASOS before (it's huge and has a great selection in all price ranges).  Get an extra 10% off the sale selection with code 10sale through Monday, July 23rd.  I love shopping.  I love saving at retailers that don't frequently offer discounts.  Win!

1. Mango Zebra print caftan, ASOS, $79.79

2. A Wear split Maxi, ASOS, $66.28

3. Three Floor Maxi dress, ASOS, $91.71

4. Mango stripe maxi dress with belt, ASOS, $61.89

Save!
- Go to Ebates first and get cash back off your entire purchase.  Here is my invite if you'd like it!

Hot Under {$100} (under $75!)/Sale Spotlight: Prints aplenty at Anthropologie

Anthropologie is not a store for a shopper looking for the basics.

T-shirts will have edgy cuts.  Patterns are usually statement making, if not outright bold.  I always think Emma from "Glee" would likely shops here to get her blouses with the chic and feminine cuts or those adorable, ornate cardigans.  There is usually an extra bit of flair to Anthropologie's clothing and that is the way their shoppers like it!

The clothing, however does come with a price so I like to wait for a sale before shopping there.  You're in luck because there is now an extra 25% off sale clothing through tomorrow.  Why not go for a fun print for summer?

Here are a few favorites:

1. Medusae blouse, Anthropologie, $59.96

2. Marbled waters shift, Anthropologie, $74.96

3. Taupo Maxi Chemise, Anthropologie, $29.96

4. Reactive shimmer skirt, Anthropologie, $74.96

Hot under $100 (all under $50!)/Sale Spotlight: Linea Pelle Casual Cool belts

I was a late bloomer when it comes to using belts (or at least using them well).  One of my besties uses belts beautifully in her outfits - she can add a modern belt to an almost vintage blouse and really create a  chic and unique look.  I may have discovered Linea Pelle through browsing through some fashion magazines, but I continue to love their belts not because they are celebrity endorsed, but because they are well constructed, functional, and lovely.  I have worn a favorite Linea Pelle belt with a simple LBD (great look for weddings!) as well as a favorite long tunic.  A belt seems to really tie (literally!) an outfit together and gives you a wonderful hourglass shape.

What kind of belts do you like?

Here are a few favorites from the current sale:

Skived edge hip belt with braided keeper, Linea Pelle, $43.50 (from $145)

Skinny hip belt with chevron keepers, Linea Pelle, $31.50 (from $105)

Vintage sliced waist stretch belt, Linea Pelle, $40.50 (from $135)

Hourglass waist belt, , Linea Pelle, $43.50 (from $145)

Hot under {$100-all under $75!}/Sale Spotlight: Summer Styling via Madewell and Yumi Kim

What is your summer outfit?

You may already know that I am drawn to dresses (I'm all about the easy styling of t-shirt/polo dresses or silk dresses!) and love to top it off with a straw fedora, easy sandals, and a great pair of sunglasses (Tom Ford will always have my heart when it comes to sunnies but I am always looking for a fun pair!)

Yumi Kim is known for its beautiful prints, light silks, and casual chic pieces.  Get 25% off everything with code FRIENDS12 through July 1st.

Madewell aka J. Crew's laid back, little sister is a great place for weekend wear.  I also hear the jeans are pretty fabulous there and it helps that they are pretty affordable.  It is even more affordable through today when you use code WHYNOT and get an extra 25% off through today (sale prices are good too before the discount!)

Lola top, Yumi Kim, $73.50

Starlet shades, Madewell, $26.24 (otherwise $34.99)

Biltmore Panama hat, Madewell, $33.75 (otherwise $45)

Stella dress, Yumi Kim, $66

Hot under {$100-actually below $5!}/Sale Spotlight: Glasses Galore at CB2

I usually like to hit up SOHO and browse along Broadway when I am in NYC.  I did a screeching halt and jaywalked my way over (old habits never die) to CB2 when I saw it from the corner of my eyes while shopping.  CB2 has the cutest home accessories at extremely affordable prices so I wanted to take a peek in the store.  

I was shocked to find .95 (yep under $1!) stemless wine glasses in the store.   Here are some other hot finds at the store for well under $100, all under $4!  Time to stock up to drink up!

Oliver martinis, CB2, $2.95 (from $3.95)

Stemless wine glasses, CB2, $0.95 (from $1.95)

Tambien barware, CB2, $1.95 (from $2.50)

Bloom etched stemless flute, CB2, $0.95 (from $3.95) 

Save!

- Go to Big Crumbs first and get cash back off your entire purchase!  Here is my invite if you'd like it!

Hot under {$100}/Sale spotlight: Thinking pink at Banana Republic

Banana Republic used to be the only store for me.

I religiously shopped there college and post college for both my office and weekend wear. A few of my favorite pieces were a lace trimmed button down shirt, a soft basic LBDS, and a crushed velvet top with a lace trim (you see the lace obsession started a while ago then!) Banana would consistently have a good selection of corporate basics at great prices (50% off and more was a norm and I remember having fabulous sale luck there!). I haven't shopped there as often in recent years and didn't love the quality in some of the pieces. But I have slowly been coming back and have still looked to their accessories section for chic and cheap selections.

I love these pink pieces for summer and they are on sale for an extra 30% off for a few more hours (use code 24 HOURS). I'm going to try to post sale pieces from different retailers every week - after all who doesn't love a good sale?

Enameled geo bangle, Banana Republic, $13.99

Nala lace scarf, Banana Republic, $34.99

Orchid belt, Banana Republic, $32.20

Save!
- Go to Ebates first and get cash back your entire purchase. Here is my invite if you'd like it!